Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 1975 300D CHEAP

Guys,

The absolute BEST HVAC system came from BMW on several different chassis, but the E30, in particular, was very well sorted.

It had a dial for temperature, and a dial for fan speed.

Between those were 3 sliders that opened and closed air flow. All the way right was full open, all the way left was fully closed. There was a floor slider, a face level vent slider, and a defrost slider.

So, you set the temperature and the fan speed to your preference with the dials. Then direct the airflow *exactly* how you like it. Would you like a lot of heat to the feet and just a little to the dash vents? Put the bottom slider all the way open and open the middle slider half way or less. Basically infinitely variable air distribution through three simple, extremely reliable, sliders. Oh, and I forgot a recirc function, too.

When I get to be emperor, I will decree that all cars will be this way. Within a short time, people will wonder why the hell it wasn't that way all along. And, since its dead-nuts reliable and simple with really nothing to break or wear out, it never has to be fixed. No more stepper motors, solenoids, vacuum canisters, etc.

Regards,
Ben Pender
Klassic Autos
Vintage European Auto service, repair, and parts
Madison, AL
256-489-9560

--- On Fri, 1/13/12, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 1975 300D CHEAP
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 11:55 AM

Because they could go that fast.

brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's

From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 1975 300D CHEAP

It is a cool car. Why does the speedo go so high?

I knew I could get people to donate vehicles once I become a non-profit! It's a win-win for everyone. I've got to get that paperwork done!

Wish my HVAC buttons looked like that. I found buttons for mine in a PAP, but I can't seem to get them to stay on. I haven't tried too hard either. I'm only missing 2.

Heading to a PAP tomorrow. Kevin says he needs a bushing for the trans. Anyone need anything smallish that can be mailed???

On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Chip <czulli@gmail.com> wrote:

LOOK at the wonderful simplicity of the AC and Heater system. What would we all give to have that!